Earthen Bull Wood Alebrije Bull Figurine in Brown from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-9307 Centered among this mesmerizing pattern

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the cross is painted by hand with vibrant colors that depict the crucifixion of Jesus

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Transforming soapstone into candleholders

Framed by silver tendrils with a slightly darker finish

Earthen Bull Wood Alebrije Bull Figurine in Brown from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-9307 Centered among this mesmerizing patternIn a crouched posture, this charming bull figurine is painted by hand with intricate Mexican folk art motifs in brown. Eugenia and Roberto Sosa design this delightful alebrije, which is carved by hand from copal wood. Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet